Evolve

If you're a wrestling fan, this is your week for Games with Gold. There's a bunch of WWE stuff on sale this week via Games with Gold, but there's also a little something for those who have been looking for an excuse to pick-up Evolve. Both the standard edition and the "Digital Deluxe" version of the 4v1 hunting... simulator(?) are on sale for 20% off!

The full details on the deals that Microsoft/Xbox are offering (both platforms) are detailed for you below!

Are you already getting the hang out of the available hunters on Evolve since it dropped? Well, good news: it's time to try something new.2K Games and Turtle Rock Studios have announced that on March 31, they're throwing down four brand-new hunter classes to play, as well as one new monster. The better news is that if you don't purchase it, you'll still be able to play with or against them online, so you won't be delegated to the dark corners of the Internet for people who don't buy DLC.

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Earlier this week Evolve launched, and if you're not familiar with the concept it is a 4-vs-1 game style that features a collective of (four) hunters working together in order to take down (one) large monster creature. It is a concept that nearly exclusively features online-multiplayer and progressive character building. Our review should be up shortly, but is unfortunately delayed because of my diminished interest in actually playing games.

Why?

Well because I was burnt out on the beta, which is what I wish to spend a little bit of time talking about today.

Evolve has the unfortunate feeling of being a part of a game. While the concept is fully realized, and there's plenty of gameplay hours, character diversity, and maps/modes to explore... it will always feel like a multiplayer-only disc release like this is lacking, perhaps thanks to the release of Team Fortress 2 in the Orange Box.

The Pros:

+Interesting and original game-play style+Diverse character roster+Well balanced gameplay+Awesome character design (monsters and hunters alike!)

The Cons:

-Limited appeal that will drop off quickly over time-Feels like it's lacking real "meat" to the overall package

ShogunGamer.com Rating :

7

The concept of a 4-v-1 multiplayer game-style is something that I just happen to find exciting. It's doubly interesting for me when you throw in a class-based shooter system, where the 4 that are working against the 1 are forced to play complementary roles. Team-based gameplay at its finest, if you ask me. When Evolve was announced, and I heard we could not only have all of that, but got to play as a big bad-ass monster, I was totally sold.

THQ may not have started off 2012 on the right note seeing as how rumors began to spread that the company was essentially on death’s door. Such “allegations” were of course refuted by THQ, but the continued financial decline of the company and the seemingly depressing financial call that was made last month signified that things have hit a low point that may be tough to climb out of. THQ may not be completely down for the count and a new trademark filed by the company does hint at a potential new mega-IP that could turn things around.